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one-di·men·sion·al | \ ˈwən-də-ˈmench-nəl, -ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl 
also -dī- \
also -dī- \Definition of one-dimensional
1 : having one dimension
2 : lacking depth : superficial one-dimensional characters
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one-dimensionality \ ˈwən-də-ˌmen(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē also -dī- \ noun
also -dī- \ noun
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one-dimensional
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of one-dimensional
disapproving : simple and uninteresting
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The first known use of one-dimensional was in 1883
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